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The Current Situation and Sustainable Development of Water Resources in Bangladesh

Received: 30 December 2017     Accepted: 11 February 2018     Published: 6 March 2018
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Abstract

Water is critical for human endurance, socio-economic improvement of the state and protection of its natural environment. This paper analyzes the present day state of affairs and problems of water resources in Bangladesh. The goal of this study is aimed on sustainable development of water assets in Bangladesh. The information is collected from the secondary sources and statistics available such as books and internet.

Published in American Journal of Water Science and Engineering (Volume 4, Issue 1)
DOI 10.11648/j.ajwse.20180401.12
Page(s) 9-15
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Keywords

Water Resources, Sustainable Development, Socio-economic Development, Bangladesh

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  • School of Public Administration, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, P. R. China

  • School of Public Administration, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, P. R. China

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